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Rogers explains how Alonso convinced him to join Chelsea

Morgan Rogers has opened up on the pivotal role Xabi Alonso played in his decision to complete a blockbuster move to Chelsea. The versatile attacker, who arrives from Aston Villa as a new British record signing, admitted that the chance to work under the Spanish tactician and reunite with his "best friend" Cole Palmer made the choice an easy one.

Iraola speaks out on Mac Allister's future amid Real Madrid links

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has addressed the mounting speculation regarding Alexis Mac Allister's future following reports linking the midfield star with a move to Real Madrid. The Basque tactician also identified the clear areas of the squad that require immediate reinforcement before the window slams shut.

Chelsea bid £64m for Scott after Bournemouth contract snub

Chelsea have ramped up their summer recruitment drive by launching a formal £64 million bid for Bournemouth sensation Alex Scott. The Blues are testing the Cherries' resolve after the highly-rated midfielder reportedly rejected a fresh contract offer to remain on the South Coast.

£117m?! Chelsea have enormously overpaid for Rogers

For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.

10 EPL transfers you might have missed during the World Cup

The transfer window usually dominates the back pages during the summer, but that's rarely the case in tournament years as the market is forced to take a back seat. Business never sleeps, however, and several deals have gone under the radar during the 2026 World Cup. After five-and-a-half weeks and some 104 matches, the big event is finally over, which means attention can now turn to the comings and goings at club level.

Transfer check-in: GOAL grades Europe's 10 richest clubs

The football world seems to move faster and faster these days. No sooner had the World Cup ended than attention immediately shifted to the transfer market - which is understandable, given some massive deals are expected to be confirmed in the coming days, following in the footsteps of Morgan Rogers' shock £117 million move from Aston Villa to Chelsea.